Stofflet v. Strome

This suit is based upon a promissory note for $25, dated March 20, 1890, which the defendant promised to pay to the order of the Evangelical Church of Vicksburg, Michigan. Plaintiff recovered judgment, and *199defendant appeals. Plaintiff's articles of association were dated May 14, 1887, acknowledged in February, 1889, and recorded with the county clerk December 23, 1892.

1. The first contention is that the plaintiff corporation was not in existence at the time the note was given, and therefore no recovery can be had. The corporation was. organized under chapter 170, How. Stat. Section 4621…